Andrew Cummings, fresh from his-success at the NYSD fixture early in the month, continued his winning ways at the Durham Pine Harrier League at Meadowfield.

In the under 13 boys event running from the slow pack he came home first 14 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. There was more success in the under 15 boys event when Anthony Brown took first place running from the slow pack in a time of 14. 08, teammate Warren Roberts had an excellent run from the fast pack to finish 14th overall in a time of 15. 14.

Matthew Lomax continued his build up towards the championships next month when he finished eight, running from the fast pack in a time of 22.49, with club mate Paul Smith ninth place from the slow pack in a time of 23.06.

Paul Best kept up his good form with a great run from the fast pack to finish 19th overall in a time of 40.01 also being eight overall from the fast pack. Gavin Bowmer finished in 217th place in a time of 46. 2 8.

In the under 13 girls event Abby Suffield had a much-improved run to finish third in a time of 12.48 with club mate Laura Armstrong in 29th position in a time of 15.34.

The following day at the second fixture of the NYSD Cross Country league held at Thirsk racecourse, in the under 13 boys Khalil Thompson had a better run to take third place in a time of 12.11 with club mate Simon Hewitson in 14th position in a time of 13.15, older brother Matthew had a much improved run to finish in fifth place in the under 15 boys race in a time of 13. 52. In the under 15 girls event Natalle Cross finished in 27th place in a time of 18. 06.

In the Inter Senior Veterans ladies race, Natalie Owens had a good run to finish 13th overall in a time of 23.06 with senior runner Jackie Robinson 43rd overall in a time of 26. 57.

In the Senior men's race second claim runner Malcolm Ingram was first back for the club in 48th place in a time of 34.02.

Other senior finishers: John Dennis 57th. 34. 27; Scott Elwood 71st 35.30; Adam Ingram 76th 3 5.50; Chris Griffith 84th 36.21; Victor Sayers 94th 36. 57; David Anderson 98th 37.08; Chris Bowran 135th. 41.27; Kevin Chester 156th. 47.31.

l The club meets at the Stadium 2000 Sunnydale Leisure Centre every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm. For further information contact the secretary Neil Stockley on (01388) 776083 or (07855) 029645.